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Camera Firmware Manual
A713
A950, A951
Q450
2023/05/30

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  • Page 1 Camera Firmware Manual A713 A950, A951 Q450 2023/05/30...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overview ..........................3 Menu Tree ..........................3 Home Page........................4 2.1.1 Function Items on Home Page ..............5 2.1.2 Function Differences among Models ............11 System ........................12 2.2.1 System ....................... 12 2.2.2 Security ...................... 14 2.2.3 Network ......................
  • Page 3 2.4.7 Image Stabilizer (for A951 only) ..............94 2.4.8 Digital Zoom ....................95 2.4.9 Backlight (for select models only) ............... 95 2.4.10 Fisheye Setting (Fisheye IP Camera Only) ..........95 2.4.11 Profile ......................99 2.4.12 TV System....................100 Pan Tilt ........................101 2.5.1 Preset .......................

  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview The DNN Network IP Camera features newest Deep Neural Network technology. With new hardware accelerated engine which benefits from SoC Structure, it provides professional-level Video Analytics(VA) functions (e.g., object recognition, facial detection, facial recognition, license plate recognition). Menu Tree There are six main tabs including <Home>, <System>, <Streaming>, <Camera>, <Pan Tilt>...

  • Page 5: Home Page

    Home Page Click on the tab <Home> to access the <Home> Page. There are several function buttons on this page. Detailed information of each item is as described in the following section. NOTE: The function buttons on the Home page will vary according to different camera models.

  • Page 6: Function Items On Home Page

    2.1.1 Function Items on Home Page Multiple Languages Support Multiple languages are supported, including German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese for the viewer window interface. Display Stream Selection According to the streaming setting, users can choose the one stream to display from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 7 Video Quality Click to show/hide the video quality information including bitrate and compression. Full Screen Image display size can be adjusted to full screen. Alternatively, right click on the Live Video Pane and select <Fullscreen> to go full screen. To exit full screen mode, users can (1) tap <Esc> on the keyboard; (2) double click on the Live Video Pane;...
  • Page 8 Web Recording (On / Off) Click on <Record> and the Live View through the web browser will be directly recorded to the specific location on the local hard drive, which could be configured in the File Location page. The default storage location for the web recording is: C:\.
  • Page 9 ⚫ Reset Button (Motorized Lens Models Only) Click on <Reset>, and the zoom lens will be calibrated to the maximum wide end. Manual Focus Adjustment (Fixed Lens Excluded) ⚫ Near / Far Hold the <Near / Far> button, and implement continuous focus adjustment.
  • Page 10 Auto Focus (AF) Adjustment (Zoom Lens & Motorized Lens Models Only) The AF mode can be defined as manual AF and zoom trigger AF. ⚫ Manual Button Click on <Manual>, and users can adjust the focus manually via the <Near / Far> buttons. ⚫...
  • Page 11 ⚫ 180° Dual ePTZ For Wall Mount Installed Camera, click on the <180° Dual ePTZ> button to view the dewarped live video as a single 180° view with two ePTZ views. Users can implement virtual PTZ by rotating the mouse wheel (for zoom in / out), and drag the mouse into any direction in the ePTZ live video panes.

  • Page 12: Function Differences Among Models

    2.1.2 Function Differences among Models The table below shows the available function items seen on the home page for different IP camera models. According to the applied lens, the supported functions will vary; refer to the table below for details. In the table, the applicable lens and the supported function items are marked by “v”...

  • Page 13: System

    System Under the tab <System>, the categories are shown as the configure page below. NOTE: Only Administrator can access the System configuration page. 2.2.1 System The System setting can be found under the path: System > System. Host Name The name is for camera identification. If the alarm function (refer to section Events) is enabled and is set to send alarm messages by Mail / FTP, the host name entered here will be displayed in the alarm message.
  • Page 14 Time format Choose a time format (yyyy/mm/dd or dd/mm/yyyy) from the drop-down menu. The format of the date and time displayed above the live video window will be changed according to the selected format. Sync with Computer Time Select the item, and video date and time display will synchronize with the PC’s. NOTE: Users MUST click on <Save>...

  • Page 15: Security

    2.2.2 Security The Security setting can be found under this path: System > Security. Click on Security, there will be a drop-down menu with tabs including User, HTTPS, IP Filter, and IEEE 802.1X. 2.2.2.1 User The User setting can be found under this path: System > Security > User. Admin Password This item is for the administrator to reset password.
  • Page 16 ⚫ Talk/Listen This item allows the appointed user in the local site (camera site) to communicate with, for instance, the administrator in the remote site. Manage User ⚫ Delete user Pull down the <User name> drop-down menu and select the username that is wished to be deleted.
  • Page 17 Streaming Authentication Setting This setting provides security against unauthorized users from getting streaming via Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP). If the setting is enabled, users will be requested to enter user name and password before viewing the live streams. There are three security modes available: Disable, Basic and Digest. Refer to the descriptions below for more details.
  • Page 18 2.2.2.2 HTTPS The HTTPS setting can be found under this path: System> Security> HTTPS. <HTTPS> allows secure connections between the camera and the web browser using <Secure Socket Layer (SSL)> or <Transport Layer Security (TLS)>, which ensure camera settings or Username / Password info from snooping. It is required to install a self-signed certificate or a CA-signed certificate for implementing HTTPS.
  • Page 19 Install Signed Certificate Click on <Create Certificate Request> to create and submit a certificate request in order to obtain a signed certificate from CA. Provide the request information in the create dialog. Please refer to the following section Provide the Certificate Information for more details.
  • Page 20 ⚫ Common Name Indicate the name of the person or other entity that the certificate identifies (often used to identify the website). ⚫ Valid Days Enter the period in days (1 to 9999) to indicate the valid period of certificate. Click on <OK>...
  • Page 21 Step 2: Convert a few IP addresses before and after 192.168.2.81 to binary numbers. Then compare their first 30 digits with the binary numbers of 192.168.2.81. a. Convert 192.168.2.80 to binary numbers. The binary numbers are 11000000.10101000.00000010.01010000. The first 30 digits are the same with the binary numbers of 192.168.2.81, thus 192.168.2.80 will be filtered.
  • Page 22 2.2.2.4 IEEE 802.1X The IEEE 802.1X setting can be found under this path: System> Security> IEEE 802.1X. The camera is allowed to access a network protected by 802.1X/EAPOL (Extensible Authentication Protocol over LAN). Choose <On> to enable the IEEE 802.1X function. Select one among the four protocol types: <EAP-MD5>, <EAP-TLS>, <EAP-TTLS>...

  • Page 23: Network

    2.2.3 Network The Network setting can be found under this path: System> Network. Click on <Network>, there will be a drop-down menu with tabs including <Basic>, <QoS>, <SNMP>, and <UPnP>. 2.2.3.1 Basic The Basic setting can be found under this path: System> Network> Basic. This setting page is for setting a new IP address for the camera, configuring other network-related parameters and activating IPv6 address (if the network supports it).
  • Page 24 Step 2: After its window appears, click on <Device Search> on the top. All the finding IP devices will be listed in the page. Step 3: Find the camera by its MAC address. Step 4: Then double click or right click and select <Browse> to access the camera directly by the web browser.
  • Page 25 IP address ➢ This is necessary for network identification. Subnet mask ➢ It is used to determine if the destination is in the same subnet. The default value is “255.255.255.0”. Default gateway ➢ This is the gateway used to forward frames to destinations in different subnet.
  • Page 26 ⚫ MJPEG over HTTP port The default setting of MJPEG over HTTP Port is 8008; the MJPEG over HTTP Port should be set as 8008 or from the range1024 to 65535. ⚫ HTTPS port The default setting of HTTPS Port is 443; the HTTPS Port should be set as 443 or from the range 1024 to 65535.
  • Page 27 2.2.3.2 The QoS (Quality of Service) setting can be found under this path: System> Network> QoS. QoS allows providing differentiated service levels for different types of traffic packets, which guarantees delivery of priority services especially when network congestion occurs. Adapting the Differentiated Services (DiffServ) model, traffic flows are classified and marked with DSCP (DiffServ Codepoint) values, and thus receive the corresponding forwarding treatment from DiffServ capable routers.
  • Page 28 2.2.3.3 VLAN The VLAN setting can be found under this path: System> Network> VLAN. Check the box <Enable VLAN> to activate the VLAN function. Enter the VLAN ID. The allowed range of VLAN ID is from 1 to 4095. The default value is 20. CoS stands for Class of Service.
  • Page 29 SNMP v3 SNMP v3 supports an enhanced security system that provides protection against unauthorized users and ensures the privacy of the messages. Users will be requested to enter security name, authentication password and encryption password while setting the camera connections in the network management system.
  • Page 30 Traps for SNMP v1 / v2 / v3 Traps are used by the camera to send messages to a management system for important events or status changes. ⚫ Enable Traps Check the box to activate trap reporting. ⚫ Trap address Enter the IP address of the management server.
  • Page 31 2.2.3.5 UPnP The UPnP setting can be found under this path: System> Network> UPnP. UPnP Setting ⚫ Enable UPnP When the UPnP is enabled, whenever the camera is presented to the LAN, the icon of the connected cameras will appear in My Network Places to allow for direct access.

  • Page 32: Ddns

    2.2.4 DDNS The DDNS setting can be found under this path: System> DDNS. Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) allows a host name to be constantly synchronized with a dynamic IP address. In other words, it allows those using a dynamic IP address to be associated to a static domain name so others can connect to it by name.

  • Page 33: Ftp

    2.2.6 The FTP setting can be found under this path: System> FTP. The administrator can set the camera to send the alarm messages to a specific File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site when an alarm is triggered. Users can assign alarm message to up to two FTP sites. Enter the FTP details, which include server, server port, username, password and remote folder, in the fields.

  • Page 34: Events (Alarm Settings)

    2.2.8 Events (Alarm Settings) The Events setting can be found under this path: System> Events. Click on <Events>, there will be a drop-down menu with tabs including <Application>, <Motion Detection>, <Network Failure Detection>, <Tampering>, <Periodical Event>, <Manual Trigger>, and <Audio Detection>. 2.2.8.1 Application The Application setting can be found under this path: System>...
  • Page 35 ⚫ Send Message by FTP/E-Mail The administrator can select whether to send an alarm message by FTP and/or E-mail when an alarm is triggered. ⚫ Upload Image by FTP Select this item and the administrator can assign an FTP site and configure various parameters.
  • Page 36 <Pre-trigger buffer> function allows users to check what caused the trigger. The <Pre-trigger buffer> frame rate could be pre-determined. On the other hand, <Post-trigger buffer> is for users to upload certain amount of images after alarm input is triggered. NOTE: <Pre-trigger buffer> generally ranges from 1 to 20 frames. However, the range will change accordingly if the frame rate of MJPEG on Streaming>...
  • Page 37 Select <Upload for __ sec> to set the recording duration after alarm is triggered. The setting range is from 1 to 99999 sec. Select <Upload during the trigger is active> to record the triggered video until the trigger is off. NOTE: Please make sure the local recording (with microSD/SD card) or the remote recording (with NAS) is activated so that this function can be implemented.
  • Page 38 2.2.8.2 Motion Detection The Motion Detection setting can be found under this path: System> Events> Motion Detection. Motion Detection function allows the camera to detect suspicious motion and trigger alarms by comparing sampling pixels in the detection area of two consecutive live images.
  • Page 39 Motion Detection Setting Users could adjust various parameters of Motion Detection in this section. ⚫ Sampling pixel interval [1-10]: This item is used to examine the differences between two frames. Users can configure the interval of sampling pixel. The default value is 1. For instance, if users set the interval as 3, IP camera system will take one sampling pixel from every 3 pixels of each row and each column in detection area (refer to the figure below).
  • Page 40 Motion Indication Bar When Motion Detection function is activated and the motion is detected, the signals will be displayed on the motion indication bar. The motion indication bar will go green or red when there is any motion occurrence in the detection region. Green suggests the occurring motion is detected and does not exceed the threshold of detection level and sensitivity level.
  • Page 41 NOTE: <Pre-trigger buffer> generally ranges from 1 to 20 frames. However, the range will change accordingly if the frame rate of MJPEG on Streaming> Video Configuration is 6 or smaller. Check the box <Continue image upload> to upload the triggered images during certain time or keep uploading until the trigger is off.
  • Page 42 frequency as the upload frame rate. The setting range is from 1 to 15 frames per second. NOTE: Make sure SMTP configuration has been completed. Refer to section Mail for further details. ⚫ Send HTTP Notification Check this item, select the destination HTTP address, and specify the parameters for event notifications by <Motion Detection>...
  • Page 43 File Name Enter a file name in the blank, e.g. image.jpg. The uploaded image’s file name format can be set in this section. Please select the one that meets the requirements. ⚫ Add date/time suffix File name: imageYYMMDD_HHNNSS_XX.jpg Y: Year, M: Month, D: Day H: Hour, N: Minute, S: Second X: Sequence Number ⚫...
  • Page 44 2.2.8.3 Network Failure Detection The Network Failure Detection setting can be found under this path: System> Events> Network Failure Detection. Network Failure Detection allows the camera to ping another IP device (e.g. NVR, VSS, Video Server, etc.) within the network periodically and generates some actions in case of network failure occurs, for instance, a Video Server is somehow disconnected.
  • Page 45 ⚫ Record Video Clip Check the item and select a video recording storage type, <SD Card> or <NAS> (Network-Attached Storage). The alarm-triggered recording will be saved into the microSD/SD card. Pre-trigger buffer recording function allows users to check what caused the trigger.
  • Page 46 2.2.8.4 Tampering The Tampering setting can be found under this path: System> Events> Tampering. This feature is available only for select models. Tampering Alarm function helps the IP camera against tampering, such as deliberate redirection, blocking, paint spray, and lens cover, etc., through video analysis and reaction to such events by sending out notifications or uploading snapshots to the specified destination(s).
  • Page 47 ⚫ Upload Image by FTP Select this item and the administrator can assign an FTP site and configure various parameters. When tampering is detected, event images will be uploaded to the appointed FTP site. Note that to implement this function, one of the streaming MUST be set as MJPEG; otherwise, this function will be grayed out and cannot be accessed.
  • Page 48 NOTE: Normally the setting range of the <Pre-trigger buffer> is 1 to 20 frames. However, the setting range will change accordingly if the frame rate of MJPEG on the <Video Configuration> setting page is 6 or smaller. Check the box <Continue image upload> to upload the triggered images during certain time or keep uploading until the trigger is off.
  • Page 49 NOTE: Please make sure the local recording (with microSD/SD card) or the remote recording (with NAS) is activated so that this function can be implemented. Refer to section Recording further details. File Name Enter a file name in the blank, e.g. image.jpg. The uploaded image’s file name format can be set in this section.
  • Page 50 2.2.8.5 Periodical Event The Periodical Event setting can be found under this path: System> Events> Periodical Event. With Periodical Event setting, users can set the camera to upload images periodically to an FTP site or an E-mail address. For example, if the time interval is set to 60 seconds, the camera will upload images to the FTP site or the E-mail address every 60 seconds.
  • Page 51 ⚫ Upload Image by E-mail Select this item and the administrator can assign an E-mail address and configure various parameters. Images will be uploaded to the appointed E-mail address periodically. Note that to implement this function, one of the streaming MUST be set as MJPEG; otherwise, this function will be grayed out and cannot be accessed.
  • Page 52 File Name Enter a file name in the blank, e.g. image.jpg. The uploaded image’s file name format can be set in this section. Please select the one that meets the requirements. ⚫ Add date/time suffix File name: imageYYMMDD_HHNNSS_XX.jpg Y: Year, M: Month, D: Day H: Hour, N: Minute, S: Second X: Sequence Number ⚫...
  • Page 53 2.2.8.6 Manual Trigger The Manual Trigger setting can be found under this path: System> Events> Manual Trigger. With Manual Trigger setting, the current image(s) or video can be uploaded to the appointed destination, such as an FTP site or an E-mail address. The administrator can specify the triggered actions that will take when the users switch the Manual Trigger button to ON.
  • Page 54 <Pre-trigger buffer> function allows users to check what happened to cause the trigger. The <Pre-trigger buffer> frame rate could be pre-determined. On the other hand, <Post-trigger buffer> is for users to upload certain amount of images after the alarm input is triggered. NOTE: <Pre-trigger buffer>...
  • Page 55 Select <Upload for __sec> and enter the duration in the blank. The images of the duration will be uploading by E-mail when the alarm input is triggered. The setting range is from 1 to 99999 sec. Select <Upload during the trigger active> to make the images keep being uploaded to E-mail during the trigger active until the alarm is released.
  • Page 56 File Name Enter a file name in the File name field, ex. image.jpg. The uploaded image’s file name format can be set in this section. Please select the one that meets the requirements. ⚫ Add date/time suffix File name: imageYYMMDD_HHNNSS_XX.jpg Y: Year, M: Month, D: Day H: Hour, N: Minute, S: Second X: Sequence Number...
  • Page 57 2.2.8.7 Audio Detection The Audio Detection setting can be found under this path: System> Events> Audio Detection. Audio Detection function allows the camera to detect audio and trigger alarms when audio volume in the detected area reaches / exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value.
  • Page 58 ⚫ Upload Image by FTP Select this item and the administrator can assign an FTP site and configure various parameters. When audio is detected, event images will be uploaded to the appointed FTP site. Note that to implement this function, one of the streaming MUST be set as MJPEG; otherwise, this function will be grayed out and cannot be accessed.
  • Page 59 NOTE: <Pre-trigger buffer> generally ranges from 1 to 20 frames. However, the range will change accordingly if the frame rate of MJPEG on Streaming> Video Configuration is 6 or smaller. Check the box <Continue image upload> to upload the triggered images during certain time or keep uploading until the trigger is off.
  • Page 60 NOTE: Please make sure the local recording (with microSD/SD card) or the remote recording (with NAS) is activated so that this function can be implemented. Refer to section Recording further details. File Name Enter a file name in the blank, e.g. image.jpg. The uploaded image’s file name format can be set in this section.

  • Page 61: Storage Management

    2.2.9 Storage Management The Storage Management setting can be found under this path: System> Storage Management. Click on <Storage Management>, there will be a drop-down menu with tabs including <SD Card> and <Network Share>. 2.2.9.1 SD Card The SD Card setting can be found under this path: System> Storage Management>...
  • Page 62 Recording Filename Format Select a format as the recording filename format. The default recording filename format is <Start time only>. Select a preferred format from the drop-down list and click on <Save> to apply the setting. Device Setting Click on <Format> to format the memory card. Two filesystems are provided, <vfat (default)>...
  • Page 63 ⚫ Download To open / download a video clip / image, select the file first, and then click on <download> below the Recording list field. The selected file window will pop up. Click on the AVI / JPEG file to directly open the file or download it to a specified location.
  • Page 64 Disk Cleanup Setting Check <Enable automatic disk cleanup> and specify the time <1~999 day(s) or 1~142 week(s)> and storage limits <1~99% full> to configure disk cleanup settings. Click on <Save> to confirm the settings. Recording List Each video file on the Network Share will be listed in the Recording list. The maximum file size is 60 MB/per file.

  • Page 65: Recording

    2.2.10 Recording The Recording setting can be found under this path: System> Recording. In the <Recording> setting page, users can specify the recording schedule that fits the present surveillance requirement. Recording Storage Select a recording storage type, <SD Card> or <Network Share>. Enable Recording Schedule Two types of schedule mode are offered: <Always>...

  • Page 66: Schedule

    Disable Recording Schedule Select <Disable> to terminate the recording function. Click on <Save> when finished. 2.2.11 Schedule The Schedule setting can be found under this path: System> Schedule. This function allows users to setup schedules for features including: <Alarm Switch>, <Motion Detection> and <Network Failure Detection>. The function supports up to 10 sets of time frames in the time frame list.

  • Page 67: File Location (Snapshots And Web Recording)

    Time Mode ⚫ The camera profile will be loaded when IR cut filter is on. ⚫ Night The camera profile will be loaded when IR cut filter is off. ⚫ Time This indicates the start time and the time duration for the schedule. NOTE: Users MUST select <By schedule>...
  • Page 68 2.2.13.1 Log File The Log File function can be found under this path: System> View Information> Log File. Click on the tab to view the system log file. The camera keeps a record of the system’s behavior and information related to the camera. These log data can be exported for future use.

  • Page 69: Factory Default

    2.2.14 Factory Default The Factory Default setting can be found under this path: System> Factory Default. Users can follow the instructions on this page to reset the camera to factory default settings if needed. Full Restore Click on <Full Restore> to recall the factory default settings. The camera system will restart in 30 seconds.

  • Page 70: Software Upgrade

    2.2.16 Software Upgrade The Software Upgrade setting can be found under this path: System> Software Upgrade. NOTE: Make sure the upgrade software file is available before carrying out software upgrade. The procedure of software upgrade is as below. Step 1: Click on <Browse> and locate the upgrade file, for example, “ulmage_userland”.

  • Page 71: Maintenance

    2.2.17 Maintenance The Maintenance setting can be found under this path: System> Maintenance. Users can export configuration files to a specified location and retrieve data by uploading the configuration file to the camera. Export Files Users can save the system settings by exporting a configuration file (.bin) to a specified location for future use.

  • Page 72: Streaming

    Streaming Under the tab <Streaming>, there are categories including: <Video Configuration>, <Video Rotation>, <Video Text Overlay>, <Video ROI>, <Video ROI Encoding>, <Video OCX Protocol>, <Video Mask>, and <Audio>. In the Streaming submenu, the administrator can configure specific video resolution, video compression mode, video protocol, audio transmission mode, etc.

  • Page 73: Video Configuration

    2.3.1 Video Configuration The Video Configuration setting can be found under this path: Streaming> Video Configuration. Encoding Select <Yes> from the drop-down menu to enable Stream 2~Stream 4 encoding. Or select <No> to disable the streaming encoding. Encode Type The available video resolution formats include H.265, H.264, and MJPEG. Users can select the preferred encode type from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 74 NOTE: Please make sure the higher compression ratio is supported by the system before setup. Rate Control There are three kinds of H.265/H.264 bit rate modes provided: CBR (Constant Bit Rate), VBR (Variable Bit Rate) and LBR (Low Bit Rate). ⚫...
  • Page 75 If there are constant dynamic changes in the scene, it is suggested just adjust <GOV Length> and disable <Dynamic GOV>. Click on <Save> to confirm the setting. Bitrate 8M Models (F/B/K/6) ⚫ The default setting of the H.265/H.264 bitrate for Stream 1 is 12288 kbit/s;...
  • Page 76 GOV Length Users can set the GOV length to determine the frame structure (I-frames and P-frames) in a video stream to save bandwidth. Less bandwidth is needed if the GOV length is set to a high value. However, the shorter the GOV length, the better the video quality is.

  • Page 77: Video Rotation

    The default setting for Stream 1 & Stream 2 is “stitiched_view” Mode. If users want to view the unstitched images of each fixed Lens, please select the viewing mode of Stream 1 as “view_1” or “view_2” Mode firstly. Then, select the desired unstitched viewing mode for Stream 2. Fisheye Model (8) ⚫...

  • Page 78: Video Text Overlay

    2.3.3 Video Text Overlay Users can select the items to display data including date & time / text string / subtitle / image on the live video pane. Overlay Type Users can select at most three items out of four options including date & time / text string / subtitle / image to display on the live video pane.
  • Page 79 Text Overlay Setting Users can choose the Text Overlay Color (black, white, yellow, red, green, blue, cyan, or magenta) and Text Overlay Size (small, medium, or large) of the display date & time / text string / subtitle. Click on <Set> to confirm the setting. Image Overlay Setting Users can upload an image and set its transparency to display on the live video pane.

  • Page 80: Video Roi

    2.3.4 Video ROI The Video ROI setting can be found under this path: Streaming> Video ROI. ROI stands for Region of Interest. This function allows users to select specific monitoring region for Stream 1~Stream 4, instead of showing the full image. NOTE: To use ROI function, dual streaming or above must be enabled and the resolution of each streaming must be different.

  • Page 81: Video Ocx Protocol

    2.3.6 Video OCX Protocol The Video OCX Protocol setting can be found under this path: Streaming> Video OCX Protocol. In the <Video OCX protocol> setting page, the administrator can select RTP over UDP, RTP over RTSP(TCP), RTSP over HTTP or MJPEG over HTTP, for streaming media over the network.

  • Page 82: Audio (Audio Mode And Bit Rate Settings)

    Mask Setting Mask color ⚫ The selections of Mask color include black, white, yellow, red, green, blue, cyan, and magenta. Click on <Save> to confirm the setting. 2.3.8 Audio (Audio Mode and Bit Rate Settings) The Audio Mode setting can be found under this path: Streaming> Audio. In this page, the administrator can adjust the sound transmission mode, the audio gain levels and the audio bit rate.
  • Page 83 Bit Rate Selectable audio transmission bit rate include 16 kbps, 24 kbps, 32 kbps, 40 kbps, uLAW (64 kbps), ALAW (64 kbps), AAC (128 kbps), PCM (128 kbps), PCM (256 kbps), PCM (384 kbps), and PCM (768 kbps). Higher bit rate will let higher audio quality and require bigger bandwidth.

  • Page 84: Camera

    Camera Under the tab <Camera>, there are submenus including: <Exposure>, <White Balance>, <Picture Adjustment>, <IR Function>, <Noise Reduction>, <WDR Function>, <Digital Zoom>, <Backlight>, <Profile>, <Fisheye Setting> and <TV System>. 2.4.1 Exposure The Exposure setting can be found under this path: Camera> Exposure. Exposure is the amount of light received by the image sensor.
  • Page 85 ⚫ P-Iris Priority Mode (Zoom Lens and Motorized Lens Only) P-iris priority mode is only available for Zoom Lens and Motorized Lens models. In addition, applied with different lens, the related setting options also vary. Refer to the following for further details. Zoom Lens ➢...
  • Page 86 Manual Mode With this mode, users can select the suitable shutter speed, iris size and gain value according to the environmental illumination. For Motorized Lens Models, the shutter speed range is from 1/10000 to 1 sec. (NTSC) or from 1/10000 to 1/1.5 sec.

  • Page 87: White Balance

    2.4.2 White Balance The White Balance setting can be found under this path: Camera> White Balance. A camera needs to find reference color temperature, which is a way of measuring the quality of a light source, for calculating all the other colors. The unit for measuring this ratio is in degree Kelvin (K).
  • Page 88 One Push With One Push function, white balance is adjusted and fixed according to the scene the camera sees at the moment. This function is best for situations with minimal scene changes and continuous lighting. The function is suitable for light sources with any kind of color temperature.
  • Page 89 ⚫ The video image turns greenish (as the left picture below). The lower the Rgain value, the greener the image will be. To solve the problem, Increase the Rgain value, and the video image will turn less greenish. ⚫ The video image turns bluish (as the left picture below). The higher the Bgain value, the bluer the image will be.
  • Page 90 The following image displays the general color shifts of the scene when different Rgain / Bgain combinations are applied.

  • Page 91: Picture Adjustment

    2.4.3 Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjustment setting can be found under this path: Camera> Picture Adjustment. Brightness The brightness level of the images is adjustable from -12 to +13. The default value is 0. Sharpness The sharpness level of the images is adjustable from +0 to +15. The edge of the objects is enhanced as the sharpness level increases.

  • Page 92: Ir Function

    2.4.4 IR Function The IR Function setting can be found under this path: Camera> IR Function. NOTE: This function is ONLY available for models with IR function. Day/Night Function This item is for users to define the action of the IR cut filter and IR LED lights. Refer to the descriptions of each option below to select a suitable mode.
  • Page 93 ⚫ Light On Mode (Built-in IR LED Modules Only) In this mode, IR LED lights will always be on. ⚫ Light Off Mode (Built-in IR LED Modules Only) In this mode, IR LED lights will always be off. Day/Night Threshold This item is for users to set when the camera should switch from day mode to night mode or vice versa.

  • Page 94: Noise Reduction

    2.4.5 Noise Reduction The Noise Reduction setting can be found under this path: Camera> Noise Reduction. The camera provides multiple <Noise Reduction> options for delivering optimized image quality especially in extra low-light conditions. 3DNR 3DNR (3D Noise Reduction) function delivers optimized image quality especially in extra low-light conditions.

  • Page 95: Image Stabilizer (For A951 Only)

    2.4.7 Image Stabilizer (for A951 only) The Image Stabilizer setting can be found under this path: Camera> Image Stabilizer. Image Stabilizer is only available when video format is set as “WDR 2 Shutter” under TV System. With the Image Stabilizer function, the camera can keep the image steady and suppress vibrating effects on images caused by external vibration.

  • Page 96: Digital Zoom

    2.4.8 Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom setting can be found under this path: Camera> Digital Zoom. The digital zoom of the camera is adjustable from x2 to x10. NOTE: This function is NOT available for Fisheye IP Camera models. 2.4.9 Backlight (for select models only) The Backlight setting can be found under this path: Camera>...
  • Page 97 Fisheye Dewarping Type This item is for users to choose a method to dewarp the fisheye source images. The options are <Front End Camera Dewarping> and <Back End Software Dewarping>. Please see below for more details. After a dewarping type is selected, click <Save>...
  • Page 98 NOTE: The resolution options will vary according to the viewing mode selected from [Source] drop-down list. Step 4. The corresponding Fisheye Image Adjustment buttons will appear on the home page and the <Fisheye Setting> setting page. NOTE: 360°Panoramic/180° Panoramic Image Adjust buttons will be disabled when the video’s aspect ratio is 1:1 (e.g., 2048 x 2048, 1408 x 1408, 960 x 960).
  • Page 99 Horizontal Calibration This item is for users to calibrate images counterclockwise / clockwise. NOTE: This item is only available when <Back End Software Dewarping> is selected in <Fisheye Dewarping Type> and <Wall Mount> is selected in <Installation>. ⚫ Counterclockwise Users can click on the <1> or <10> button to calibrate the image counterclockwise one degree or ten degrees.

  • Page 100: Profile

    2.4.11 Profile The Camera Profile setting can be found under this path: Camera> Profile. Camera Profile allows users to setup the desired image parameters for specific environments with different time schedules. Users can setup at most 10 sets of camera parameter configuration under the Camera tab. To enable this function, users must setup the schedules in advance.

  • Page 101: Tv System

    NOTE: Users MUST set the camera parameter of the last profile as the default setting. Thus, if there are gaps among schedules, the camera will apply the setting of the last profile. 2.4.12 TV System The TV System setting can be found under this path: Camera> TV System. Select the video format that matches the present TV system from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 102: Pan Tilt

    Pan Tilt Under the tab <Pan Tilt>, there are submenus including: <Preset>, <Sequence> and <Pan/Tilt Control>. NOTE: Pan Tilt function is only available for camera models with RS-485. With RS-485 support, the camera is capable of working with a Pan Tilt Head for pan and tilt control.

  • Page 103: Sequence

    Preset Run Type the Preset Point number into the Preset field, click on , and the camera will turn to the appointed point. 2.5.2 Sequence The Sequence setting can be found under this path: Pan Tilt> Sequence. The Sequence function supports eight Sequence Lines. Each Sequence Line consists of 64 Preset Points.

  • Page 104: Pan/Tilt Control

    Sequence Run Select the specified Sequence Line from the drop-down menu, click on and then the camera will start moving forward each scene sequentially as programmed. To view the camera executing a Sequence Line in full screen mode, please move the cursor onto the live view pane, right-click and left-click to select “fullscreen”.

  • Page 105: Ptz (Available Only For A951)

    DSCP / PelcoD / PelcoP: With these protocols, users can control the Pan Tilt Head from the web browser. Users can use the mouse to pan/tilt, set preset points and set sequence lines. To pan/tilt the Pan Tilt Head, click and drag the mouse in the live video window at the home page.

  • Page 106: Cruise

    Step 3.Assign a number for the current position from the drop-down Number List (click <PrePage> or <NextPage> button to reach number 1 to 256), and enter its descriptive name. Step 4.Click the <Set> button to save the settings. Preset Go To have the camera move to a specified preset position, please select the Preset Point from the drop-down Preset list (click <PrePage>...

  • Page 107: Auto Pan

    2.6.3 Auto Pan The Auto Pan Programming can be found under this path: PTZ> Auto Pan. The camera supports 4 Auto Pan Paths. Please refer to the instructions below to set an Auto Pan Path. Auto Pan Setting Follow the steps to setup an Auto Pan Path. Step 1.Select a path number from the drop-down list.

  • Page 108: Sequence

    2.6.4 Sequence The Sequence Line Programming can be found under this path: PTZ> Sequence. The camera supports a total of 8 Sequence Lines; each Sequence Line consists of up to 64 Preset Points. Please refer to the instructions below to program a Sequence Line.

  • Page 109: Home Function

    2.6.5 Home Function The Home Function can be found under this path: PTZ> Home Function. Users are able to set an operation mode to ensure constant monitoring. If the camera idles for a period of time, the selected function will be activated automatically;...

  • Page 110: Tilt Range

    2.6.6 Tilt Range The Tilt Range setting can be found under this path: PTZ> Tilt Range. The camera’s tilt angle is adjustable from minimum −20° to maximum +100°. Please enter the desired minimum and maximum tilt angle into the corresponding fields respectively. Click the <Set> button to save the tilt angle settings.
  • Page 111 Follow the steps below to setup a privacy mask. Step 4.Set Switch to <On> and click the <Set> button to turn on the Privacy Mask function. Step 5.Select a color for the mask from the <Color> drop-down list and click the <Set>...

  • Page 112: Ptz Setting

    Step 8.To change the shape and the size of the mask, click any edge of the mask and draw it outward/inward. Step 9.If needed, set up Zoom/Focus/Iris. Step 10.Click the <Set> button to save and apply the setting. The Privacy Mask will be displayed in the color users set previously.

  • Page 113: Logout

    Speed by Zoom This function allows the camera to adjust the pan/tilt speed automatically by the internal algorithm when the zoom ratio is changed. The rotating speed will become slower as the zoom ratio gets larger. Click the <Set> button to save the setting.

  • Page 114: Appendix A: Install Upnp Components

    Appendix A: Install UPnP Components Please follow the instructions below to install UPnP components on Windows Vista / Windows XP / Windows 7. Step 1: In Windows, go to <Start>, click on <Control Panel>, and then double click on <Add or Remove Programs>. Step 2: Click on <Add/Remove Windows Components>...

  • Page 115: Appendix B: Ip Addresses From Decimal To Binary

    Appendix B: IP Addresses from Decimal to Binary Follow the example below to convert the IP addresses to binary numbers. Use the calculator on the computer for conversion. The calculator can be found under this path: Start> All Programs> Accessories> Calculator. For Windows XP and Windows Vista, click <View>...

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